smoothing bumpers.

[stainesy]

is there a guide to smoothing bumpers on here anywhere? got myself some colour coded bumper and want to have ago at smooting them. what the best method?
keeping the indicator holes (well may change my mind) but what the best way of smoothing them?

[Gti_Jamo]

You mean smoothing the top part or smoothing the whole thing top to bottom mate?

[stainesy]

You mean smoothing the top part or smoothing the whole thing top to bottom mate?

actully smoothing the hole thing top to bottom. think i will lose the indicator/fog holes aswell.

[tshirt2k]

Not a fan of completely smooth. Number plate recess is ok. It takes away the mk3's look and alway cracks if its not plastic welded.

[stainesy]

thinking about it i dont mind the top part not smoothed as it matches the line of the side mouldings. but was to loose the indicators holes and i aint bothered about the numberplace bit as i will be keeping the numberplate so basicly just the indicator/fog holes.

[tshirt2k]

To smooth indicators, you'll need a rear bumper to cut sections out to plastic weld in.

[stainesy]

To smooth indicators, you'll need a rear bumper to cut sections out to plastic weld in.

ok cool and then what do i do?
cut the bit that matches the shape then do i fibreglass them in from behind then plastic filler the front and smooth off?

[Bellend]

 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152540.msg1736957#msg1736957

[tshirt2k]

Google is your friend  2nd one down

http://bit.ly/N6dZ2l

[tshirt2k]

 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152540.msg1736957#msg1736957

Think that'll take alot of strength out of the bumper